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Hyderabad: Stock market frenzy sparks surge in cyber frauds targeting young investors

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The cyber fraudsters after obtaining the database of those keen on investing in the share market are contacting them through WhatsApp and directing them to telegram groups or website.

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 08:52 PM


Hyderabad: Stock market frenzy sparks surge in cyber frauds targeting young investors


Hyderabad: With the craze for investments in stock market high among the educated class especially the young IT professionals, the cyber fraudsters are using the demand as bait to con the investors.

The cyber fraudsters after obtaining the database of those keen on investing in the share market are contacting them through WhatsApp and directing them to telegram groups or website.

“Fraudsters are hyper active when there is lot of public discussions about established companies announcing their Public Offering (IPO) or demands for shares of a particular company are high. Cashing upon the situation, they send message to the unsuspecting people and dupe them,” said Cyberabad DCP (Cybercrimes), K Shilpavalli.

The victims are mainly the unemployed youth and young IT professional who look for some income sources. “Instead of believing the messages landing in their phones and proceeding, the people should verify the credentials of the platforms where they are investing their money,” said the official.

The cybercrime officials said the fraudsters prefer the ‘trading fraud’ modus operandi because there is ample time and scope for them to cheat and dupe the people. The fraud is spread over a time period compared to other frauds and there is lot of scope for the fraudsters to withdraw the money from bank accounts.

In other frauds the victims usually realize they are duped within a short time and inform the national cybercrime helpline portal 1930 instantly thereby stopping the transfer of amount it is slightly difficult in trade frauds, said the official.

An IT professional lost Rs. 15.50 lakh to the fraudsters who trapped him through a Whatsapp group and later collected the money by convincing him to download an “CHC-SES’ – a mobile phone based app.

The victim believing the persons in the Whatsapp group “Stockfrontline K14′, transferred Rs. 15.50 lakh to the bank accounts provided by them and realized he was duped when he was unable to withdraw the profits or the real component. The fraudsters asked him to deposit more money towards different taxes.

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Thailand Masters Badminton: Kidambi Srikanth Loses To Mithun Manjunath

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Sixth seeds Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand entered the women’s doubles quarterfinals, but former world no.1 Kidambi Srikanth was upstaged by lower-ranked compatriot Mithun Manjunath on a mixed day for Indians at the Thailand Masters badminton tournament in Bangkok on Thursday. With the tough three-game win over Srikanth, Manjunath, along with Ashmita Chaliha in the women’s draw, progressed to the last-eight stage of the singles’ competition.

Treesa and Gayatri beat fellow Indians Tanisha Crasto and Ashwini Ponnappa 21-15 24-22 in their round of 16 match.

They will next be up against fourth seeds Febriana Dwipuji Kusuma and Amallia Cahaya Pratiwi of Indonesia.

Manjunath, the current national champion who is ranked 63rd in the world, had to sweat it out for 54 minutes to get the better of former world no.1 Srikanth 21-9 13-21 21-17 in a round of 16 match.

Manjunath will play Netherlands Mark Caljouw in the last-eight round.

However, it was curtains for the other Indian in men’s singles draw, S Sankar Muthusamy Subramanian.

Subramanian, a qualifier, lost 9-21 11-21 to Chinese Taipei’s Chun-Yi Lin to exit the tournament.

Ashmita also made the next round, beating Chinese Taipei’s Yu Po Pai 21-12 15-21 21-17 in women’s singles.

But Malvika Bansod made an early exit in women’s singles, losing 22-24 7-21 to local shuttler Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the pre-quarters.

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Telangana Government sanctions Rs 1,190 crore under SDF

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Telangana government sanctioned Rs.1,190 crore under the Special Development Fund for Welfare and Development Activities Scheme for executing different works spending about Rs 10 crore in each Assembly constituency

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 08:56 PM


Telangana Government sanctions Rs 1,190 crore under SDF


Hyderabad: The State government has sanctioned Rs.1,190 crore under the Special Development Fund for Welfare and Development Activities Scheme for executing different works spending about Rs.10 crore in each Assembly constituency.

These works have to be approved by the district in-charge Ministers. Of the Rs.10 crore earmarked per each Assembly Constituency under the scheme, Rs.2 crore was towards education Infrastructure (Government or Local Body), Rs.1 crore for drinking water and Rs.50 lakh for maintenance of Collectorates or government offices.

As per the orders issued by the State government, all the District Collectors have been directed to obtain the approvals pertaining to each Assembly Constituency from the respective district in-charge Ministers. They have been instructed to issue orders and ground the works through the executing agency.

The Collectors have been specifically directed to ensure that the sanctioned works were not taken up previously under any other scheme and exclusively capital in nature.

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These Are The World's Most Powerful Countries. Know Where India Stands

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These Are The World's Most Powerful Countries. Know Where India Stands

Global power is characterized by various dimensions.

The United States remains the world’s most powerful nation, according to the 2024 US News Power Rankings. However, China continues its ascent, securing the second spot driven by its technological advancements and economic clout.

The rankings, based on leadership, economic and political influence, international alliances, and military strength, reveal a dynamic global power landscape. While the US retains its lead due to its strong performance in various sectors like technology, finance, and entertainment, China’s growing technological prowess in AI and 5G, coupled with its expanding economic influence, pushes it closer to the top.

Russia, known for its geopolitical influence and military might, maintains its third position, further emphasizing its role in shaping global affairs. Germany, a champion of green energy and digital transformation, holds onto the fourth spot, highlighting Europe’s continued economic strength and technological ambitions.

The UK and South Korea take the fifth and sixth positions respectively, showcasing their focus on post-Brexit ventures, technology, and green initiatives. France, prioritizing digitalization and green energy, secures the seventh spot, contributing to the overall stability of the European Union.

Japan, known for its advanced chip manufacturing, AI, and electric vehicle technology, follows at eighth place, aiming to solidify its position as a leader in innovation. Saudi Arabia, a key US ally and major oil producer, ranks ninth, leveraging its vast oil reserves and investments in tourism and mega-projects like NEOM and the 2034 FIFA World Cup. Rounding out the top 10, the UAE, another major oil player, focuses on space exploration and further solidifies its economic position on the global stage.

India Makes Significant Strides:

India’s rise to the 12th position marks a significant development. Its robust economy, strong alliances, and impressive military power contribute to its growing global stature. Notably, it ranks fifth in terms of world GDP, trailing only the US, China, Japan, and Germany.

Shifting Dynamics:

The rankings highlight a shifting global power landscape. While the US remains at the helm, China’s rapid progress and rising economies like India suggest a more multipolar world order. Moreover, the focus on green energy, technology, and space exploration reflects evolving priorities among powerful nations.

The US News Power Rankings offer a snapshot of the current global power dynamics, highlighting the countries shaping the world stage through their economic might, technological advancements, and strategic influence. As these nations continue to evolve and adapt, the future rankings promise to reveal an even more dynamic and complex global landscape.

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Watch: Man sets himself on fire after police seize his phone while shooting their pictures in Sangareddy

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In a surprising incident, a man set himself on fire when police seized his phone after he was found shooting their photos as they were checking the vehicles at Pothireddy Pally Junction in Sangareddy town

Updated On – 1 February 2024, 08:56 PM


Watch: Man sets himself on fire after police seize his phone while shooting their pictures in Sangareddy


Siddipet: In a surprising incident, a man set himself on fire when police seized his phone after he was found shooting their photos as they were checking the vehicles at Pothireddy Pally Junction in Sangareddy town on Thursday evening.

The man was later identified as Santosh (37) of Rajampet area in Sangareddy town, working in a private company. On Thursday evening, he got down from a bus when the police were checking the vehicles.

After noticing him, police questioned him as to why he was taking their pictures and took away his phone. In a fit of rage, Santosh went to a nearby petrol bunk and bought petrol in a bottle. He doused himself with petrol and lit himself. However, the passersby have saved him by dousing the fire.

Santosh has been rushed to Government Hospital in Sangareddy. Doctors say he sustained 50 per cent burns and that his condition was critical.

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Biden administration notifies Congress of sale of drones to India

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The formal notification goes to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 11:18 PM


Biden administration notifies Congress of sale of drones to India


Washington: The Joe Biden administration notified the US Congress on Thursday of the proposed sale of 31 MQ-9B HALE armed drones, clearing a period of informal review that had raised concerns of the deal being in some kind of jeopardy. Congress now has 30 days to either greenlight the deal by doing nothing, or reject it through a congressional vote. There is no attempt to put a “hold” on it yet, but as a person familiar with the development said, “The clock starts now.”

The formal notification goes to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

The notification by the US State Department’s Defense Security Cooperation Agency has come amidst reports that some lawmakers had tried to link the deal’s clearance to India’s wholehearted cooperation with a US investigation into allegations that an Indian businessman Nikhil Gupta, tried to arrange a murder-for-hire hit on a US-based Khalistani activist.

Gupta is in custody of Czech authorities in Prague on an extradition request from the US. The $3 billion deal was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden in June 2023 along with joint production of GE jet engines in India.

There were a slew of other announcements, but these two were clearly the most significant. The Sea Guardian deal, especially, had been in the making for several years with talks starting during President Donald Trump’s administration.

Of the 31 MQ-9B UAVs, 15 Sea Guardians are meant for the Indian Navy, and eight each for the Indian Air Force and Indian Army. India is currently using two of these armed drones in a company-owned, company-operated lease agreement. These drones are being used by the US, the UK, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Belgium and Japan.

India is buying these drones in a government-to-government deal through a process called Foreign Military Sale (FMS), which must be cleared by congress after a statutory period of 15, 30 or 45 days, as the case may be depending on the size of the sale and the purchasing country. In this instance, Congress has 30 days.

Lawmakers can let the deal go through by doing nothing. But if they oppose it, they can either put a hold on it seeking further answers and guarantees from the Biden administration, the burden of which will probably fall on India. The “hold”, if it happened, can be put only by the Chair and ranking members of the House’s Foreign Affairs Committee, and the Armed Services Committee and the Senate’s Foreign Relations Committee and the Armed Services Committee.

The “hold” can have a smothering impact on the deal, killing it eventually. In 2016, the US Senate defeated a move to block the Obama administration’s plans to sell F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan.

However, Bob Corker, the then Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, put a “hold” on US subsidy for the deal, which meant Pakistan would have to pay all of the $700 million, which it couldn’t and deal failed.

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Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi calls Rashid Khan ‘best bowler’

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The 29-year-old skipper added that his side is more experienced than ever as he has many players who have played Test cricket for more than 10 years.

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 11:20 PM


Afghanistan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi calls Rashid Khan ‘best bowler’


Colombo: While speaking ahead of the Test match between Afghanistan and Sri Lanka at Sinhalese Sports Club in Colombo on Friday, Afghan skipper Hashmatullah Shahidi called Rashid Khan the “best bowler.” While speaking at the pre-match press conference, Shahidi said that the visitors would miss Rashid but they have more spinners in the team.

“Rashid is the best bowler and we will miss him until he comes to the team. But we have more spinners in the team. We have three more guys who are in the 15. We have Zia-ur-Rehman, Zahir Khan, and Qais Ahmad. They’re also good for the future of Afghanistan. They are hard workers. I hope these three who will get a chance tomorrow will do well for us,” Shahidi said as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.

Star bowling all-rounder Rashid is not part of the team as he is recovering from a back surgery. Qais Ahmad has been included in the Afghan squad to replace Rashid for the only Test match against Sri Lanka.

The 29-year-old skipper added that his side is more experienced than ever as he has many players who have played Test cricket for more than 10 years.

“If it comes to experience, their team is more experienced than ours. They have a lot of guys who have played Test cricket for more than ten years. I will still not say we are not good enough. We are brave, and we are ready for every kind of challenge,” he said.

Shahidi also looked confident while speaking and said that they could win against Sri Lanka.

“Of course, we can win against Sri Lanka. I’m not going to sit here and think negatively about my team. As a nation, we are strong people, and as a cricket nation, we showed everyone recently at the World Cup what we could do. In Tests also, we have good, talented guys. Everyone in the dressing room should be thinking about how to win in Sri Lanka. We’re not just here to play,” he added.

Afghanistan Squad for the one-off test against Sri Lanka: Hashmatullah Shahidi (C), Rahmat Shah (VC), Ikram Alikhail (WK), Mohammad Ishaq (WK), Ibrahim Zadran, Noor Ali Zadran, Abdul Malik, Baheer Shah, Nasir Jamal, Qais Ahmad, Zahir Khan, Zia Ur Rehman Akbar, Yamin Ahmadzai, Nijat Masoud, Mohammad Saleem Safi and Naveed Zadran.

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Engaging With Afghanistan At Regional, International Level: Centre

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Engaging With Afghanistan At Regional, International Level: Centre

Indian representative engaged in a meeting with Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister.

New Delhi:

India has been engaging with Afghanistan at both the regional as well as international level by attending several meetings in various formats, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.

Responding to media queries on New Delhi’s engagements with Kabul, the official spokesperson of the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal said, “We have been attending several meetings on Afghanistan in various formats, both on a regional level as well as the international level.”

“We have been attending several meetings on Afghanistan in various formats, both on a regional level as well as the international level. You have seen that, we recently also participated in a regional meeting in Kabul, which our head of the technical team attended,” Jaiswal said during the presser.

The MEA spokesperson further added that the recent regional meeting that was attended by India’s side in Kabul should also be seen in the context of engagements with the nation.

He said, “…the meeting of India’s long-standing friendship with the Afghan people and the humanitarian assistance that we are carrying out in the country…this particular meeting we attended, should also be seen in that particular context. That is where we are in engagement with Afghanistan.”

The Indian representative engaged in a meeting with Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, and expressed India’s active participation in both international and regional initiatives concerning Afghanistan.

The representative also emphasised India’s unwavering support for all efforts aimed at fostering stability and development in the war-torn nation.

“India actively takes part in international and regional initiatives regarding Afghanistan and supports every effort leading to the stability and the development of Afghanistan,” posted Hafiz Zia Ahmed, Deputy Spokesman and Assistant Director of Public Relations, Taliban-controlled Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Notably, Muttaqi met with the ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions of the regional countries in the region, including India.

Other diplomats and ambassadors were from Russia, China, Iran, Pakistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Turkey, and Indonesia, the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a press release.

“Calling the current diplomatic relations of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan with the countries of the region remarkable, FM Muttaqi stressed that regional countries should hold regional peace talks to increase and continue positive interaction with Afghanistan, adding that Muttaqi asked the participants to take advantage of the emerging opportunities in Afghanistan based on a region-oriented tradition so as to coordinate in managing the potential threats,” the release added.

Earlier in its continued efforts to help Afghanistan, India, on January 23, supplied 40,000 litres of Malathion, a pesticide used to fight locust menaces, through the Chabahar port.

The Taliban-controlled Ministry of Agriculture expressed gratitude for this assistance, highlighting its significance in protecting crops and ensuring food security in Afghanistan.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in Afghanistan also thanked India for supplying 40,000 litres of Malathion, a pesticide used to fight locust menaces. Already grappling with poverty, Afghanistan found itself sinking further into destitution due to international isolation and the economic turmoil triggered by the Taliban’s takeover in 2021

(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)

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There will be no pressure on police, says CM Revanth Reddy

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The Chief Minister participated in the IPS Officers Get-Together programme in Hyderabad on Thursday

Published Date – 1 February 2024, 10:45 PM


There will be no pressure on police, says CM Revanth Reddy

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Hyderabad: Asserting that there would be no pressure on the police and officers would not be treated as subordinates, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said all the suggestions given by them in development and reconstruction of the State would definitely be accepted.

The Chief Minister participated in the IPS Officers Get-Together programme here on Thursday.

Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister wanted the police to act with iron hand on the drug menace and make Hyderabad a drug-free city. Young women and men should be freed from drug addiction, he said.

Stating that cybercrimes had become the biggest threat, the Chief Minister directed the police officials to curb them. “Towards this, use advanced technology and conduct a study on the methods being followed in developed countries,” Revanth Reddy said, adding that the State government was always prepared to identify the problems being faced by the police and address them.

DGP Ravi Gupta, Additional DG Shivdhar Reddy, CID Additional DG Shika Goel, Hyderabad CP K Srinivasa Reddy and other police officers participated in the programme.

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Ben Stokes expects pitch for 2nd Test against India to be ‘bit better’

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Ahead of the second Test, Stokes talked about how the pitch could act over the course of five days on the eve of the second clash. “It might be a good wicket for maybe a day or two.

Updated On – 1 February 2024, 11:12 PM


Ben Stokes expects pitch for 2nd Test against India to be ‘bit better’


Visakhapatnam: England skipper Ben Stokes feels that the pitch in Visakhapatnam for the second Test against India will be a “bit better.” After suffering a 28-run defeat, India will enter ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium with hopes of levelling the series on 1-1.

Ahead of the second Test, Stokes talked about how the pitch could act over the course of five days on the eve of the second clash. “It might be a good wicket for maybe a day or two.

But out here in India and other parts of the subcontinent, you tend to see it start to spin more and more as the Test goes deeper and deeper. Even though it does look like there’s a little bit more moisture in there, with the heat – and today is very hot again – any footholes and stuff like that might come into play the further the Test goes,” Stokes said in the pre-match press conference.

“It might play a little bit better initially than it did last week [in Hyderabad], but we don’t like to go in with too many preconceived ideas. We like to have some kind of idea because obviously that’s how we pick the team, then we just play what’s in front of us,” Stokes added.

India have been hurt on the home soil by spinners who don’t possess much experience. Last year in Indore, Australia bowled India out for 109 in 33.2 overs on day one. Matthew Kuhnemann picked up five wickets in his nine-over spell and at that time he had only 14 first-class games. In the first Test, debutant Tom Hartley picked up a seven-wicket haul in the second innings to restrict India to 202.

With signs forecasting that the pitch won’t spin initially, India might be dwelling on their spinners to extract more out from the surface and claim wickets. England have named a young frontline spin squad with Rehan Ahmed, Tom Hartley and Shoaib Bashir leading the attack. Their most experienced spinner Jack Leach has been ruled out of the second Test due to a knee injury.

India will also miss key batters with KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja being ruled out of the second clash due to injuries.